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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.63, 93.77 and 55.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.63, 93.77 and 55.34 is: 82.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.63 : 93.77 = 55.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.63/93.77 = 55.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.63x = 93.77 × 55.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.63x = 5,189.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,189.23/62.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.86

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